Australian Capital Territory
Long Service Leave (Portable Schemes) Security Industry Levy Determination 2017 
Disallowable instrument DI2017-184
made under the  
Long Service Leave (Portable Schemes) Act 2009, s 56 (1) (determination of levy – Contractors)
EXPLANATORY STATEMENT

The Long Service Leave (Portable Schemes) Act 2009 (the Act) establishes the portable long service leave scheme for workers in a covered industry, namely, building and construction, contract cleaning, the community sector, and the security industry.

Under section 56 (1) of the Act the Minister may determine the levy payable by contractors for each quarter.

This Disallowable Instrument relates to the security industry and sets the levy at 1.67% of total earnings by a contractor. The instrument takes effect from 
1 July 2017.

In making this determination the Minister has taken into account the recommendation of the governing board of the Long Service Leave Authority.